1:13 pm, Wednesday, 29 July 2026
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BGMEA seeks Danish support to secure GSP+ benefits in EU
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Monday sought Denmark’s support in addressing concerns related to the GSP Plus
AFWA demands brand accountability as US tariffs threaten millions of RMG workers
The Asia Floor Wage Alliance (AFWA), a coalition of trade unions representing garment workers across Asia, has issued a strong
Yarn, fabric imports jump in FY25 amid soaring local production costs
Imports of raw materials, including yarn and fabric—particularly knitted fabric—surged significantly in the financial year 2024–25, highlighting the country’s growing
US tariffs cause 8.14% fall in Bangladesh RMG exports in May
Apparel shipments from Bangladesh to the United States fell sharply in May 2025, marking the first monthly decline this year,
Three more factories earn LEED certification, taking Bangladesh’s total to 253
The number of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified factories in Bangladesh has risen to 253, following the recent
Bangladesh’s apparel exports to EU slide in May
Bangladesh experienced the steepest year-on-year decline in apparel exports to the European Union in May 2025 among key suppliers, despite
NBR withdraws source tax on cotton, MMF imports
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has withdrawn tax at source on the import of certain cotton and man-made fibres,
Businesses call for stronger US tariff talks
Business leaders on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the imposition of additional US tariffs on Bangladeshi goods and urged the
South Korea urges harmonising EPZ and labour laws to attract FDI
South Korean ambassador Park Young-sik on Monday emphasised the need to further align Bangladesh’s Export Processing Zones (EPZ) Act 2019
US tariffs on Bangladeshi apparel hit 22% in May, exports fall sharply
Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the United States suffered a sharp setback in May, as import volumes plunged to their lowest
